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AS-SHAMS ARCHIVE VOL. 1 introduces the core catalogue of As-Shams/The Sun, the independent record label that documented some of the most exciting developments in jazz, funk and soul from South Africa in the 1970s. With 10 tracks from 10 iconic albums featuring 10 different artists and 10 original compositions, this compilation delivers 85 minutes of South African music history.

Including essential tracks by the likes of Dick Khoza, Black Disco and Harari, remastered from the original analog tapes, As-Shams Archive Vol. 1 is an unbeatable introduction to South African rare groove for new listeners as well as a long-awaited first anthology for the label's many devoted followers.

As-Shams Archive is home to the catalogues of As-Shams/The Sun, its predecessor Soultown Records and the reissue imprint MANDLA. The archive holds original master tapes, unreleased recordings, photographs, artwork and ephemera documenting the story of South African jazz in the 1970s. Explore each of the albums featured on As-Shams Archive Vol. 1 as well as the story of the label and its artists at AS-SHAMS.ORG.

1. Kippie Moketsi - Umgababa (11:10)
2. Pat Matshikiza - Dreams are Wonderful (10:37)
3. Tete Mbambisa - Umthsakazi (The Bride) (8:08)
4. Dick Khoza - Lilongwe (7:31)
5. Mike Makhalemele - Spring is Here (6:13)
6. Black Disco - Night Express (11:31)
7. Lionel Pillay - Blues for Yusef (9:29)
8. Harari - Musikana (6:33)
9. Movement in the City - Blue Sunday (4:58)
10. Sathima Bea Benjamin - Music (8:53)




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